Glasgow Warriors secured their fourth consecutive 1872 Cup triumph after defeating Edinburgh Rugby 21-3 at Murrayfield, completing a dominant aggregate victory over their rivals in the United Rugby Championship 2025. Despite a largely scrappy contest, Glasgow’s class and composure ensured they retained the historic Scottish derby trophy.

Jamie Dobie Shines with Two Tries

Scotland international Jamie Dobie was the standout performer for Glasgow, crossing the try line twice in the contest. Dobie’s first try in the opening half gave Glasgow a 7-3 lead at halftime, while his second in the closing stages sealed the victory in emphatic style.

“Dobie showed his pace, vision, and finishing ability,” said observers. “He consistently found space and made the most of Glasgow’s attacking opportunities.”

Glasgow fly-half Adam Hastings played a pivotal role, delivering a perfectly weighted cross-field kick to Dobie for the first try, highlighting the Warriors’ attacking intent despite a game hampered by stoppages and defensive scrums.

Match Summary

• Glasgow Warriors 21 – Tries: Dobie 2, Horne | Cons: Hastings, Horne, Lancaster
• Edinburgh Rugby 3 – Penalty: Scott

Edinburgh’s only points came via a Cammy Scott penalty early in the first half. Despite having periods of numerical advantage after Glasgow flanker Angus Fraser was sin-binned for a high tackle, Edinburgh failed to mount any sustained pressure.

Tactical Analysis

While the match lacked the free-flowing rugby fans might have hoped for, Glasgow’s clinical execution proved decisive. Key moments included:

• Dobie’s first try – A cross-field kick from Hastings allowed him to finish in the corner.
• George Horne’s score – A close-range burst near the line made the result unassailable.
• Dobie’s second try – A deft kick ahead followed by a sprint to the line highlighted his speed and rugby IQ.

Edinburgh struggled to convert possession into attacking opportunities, and Glasgow’s disciplined defense, coupled with strategic kicking, stifled any sustained pressure.

Coaches’ Reactions

Glasgow head coach praised the Warriors for their composure and adaptability:

“It wasn’t the prettiest game, but we achieved what we came for – securing the 1872 Cup and maintaining control across both legs. The boys showed patience and exploited our chances when they mattered most.”

Edinburgh’s management admitted the challenge of breaking down Glasgow’s structured defense:

“We showed desire and physicality, but the flow of the game didn’t go our way. We’ll analyze where we can improve going forward in the URC,” said a team spokesperson.

Line-Ups

Glasgow Warriors: Smith, Steyn, McDowall, Tuipulotu, Dobie, Hastings, Horne; Schickerling, Matthews, Talakai, Craig, Samuel, M. Fagerson, Fraser, Dempsey
Replacements: Hiddleston, McBeth, Z. Fagerson, Cummings, Brown, Darge, Afshar, Lancaster

Edinburgh Rugby: Goosen, Graham, Currie, Lang, Wells, Scott, Vellacott; Schoeman, Morris, Hill, Young, Gilchrist, McConnell, Richardson, Bradbury
Replacements: J. Blyth-Lafferty, Jones, O. Blyth-Lafferty, Callum Hunter-Hill, Douglas, Shiel, Thompson, Brown

Referee: Hollie Davidson